Vladimir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Vladimirvs Nocturne

CMageFighter
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vladimir vs Nocturne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nocturne wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vladimir based on 5 games. Nocturne wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup.

Vladimir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vladimir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Nocturne - 20.0% win rateNocturne(20.0%)
Vladimir - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Vladimir
20.0% WR
VS
Nocturne vs Vladimir matchup - 80.0% win rate
Nocturne
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Vladimir vs Nocturne Matchup?

Nocturne wins the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup
Winner
Nocturne
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
3.8
CS / min
4.2
596
DMG / min
679
7,751
Gold / game
10,380
824
Heal / min
394
653
DMG Mitigated / min
651
0.2
CC / min
5.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vladimir vs Nocturne Matchup Summary

The Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nocturne wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 20.0%, giving Nocturne a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nocturne controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nocturne needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Nocturne leads by 4.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nocturne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Nocturne overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vladimir vs Nocturne Laning Phase Breakdown

Nocturne wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

Nocturne is favored during the laning phase against Vladimir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Nocturne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.8Vladimir
4.2Nocturne
Nocturne edges out Vladimir by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nocturne.
Damage
596Vladimir
679Nocturne
Nocturne heavily out-damages Vladimir by 83 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Nocturne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
7,751Vladimir
10,380Nocturne
Nocturne generates a commanding 2,629 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Nocturne consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Vladimir
5.0Nocturne
Nocturne brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 4.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nocturne far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,477Vladimir
1,045Nocturne
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Nocturne, healing and mitigating 432 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nocturne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nocturne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vladimir Build Against Nocturne

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nocturne, providing the mobility and stats Vladimir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vladimir against Nocturne are Stormsurge, Cosmic Drive and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Vladimir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nocturne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Nocturne early game win rateNocturne100.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%
Nocturne late game win rateNocturne50.0%

Nocturne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Nocturne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vladimir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Nocturne. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nocturne has the edge early, but Vladimir gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vladimir Runes Against Nocturne

Sorcery rune tree - Vladimir primary runes vs NocturneSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Vladimir rune vs NocturneNimbus Cloak - best Vladimir rune vs NocturneTranscendence - best Vladimir rune vs NocturneGathering Storm - best Vladimir rune vs Nocturne
Precision rune tree - Vladimir secondary runes vs NocturnePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Vladimir rune vs NocturneLast Stand - best Vladimir rune vs Nocturne
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Vladimir the best tools to compete against Nocturne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vladimir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Vladimir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Vladimir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vladimir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.50%2006.999711,99944.9%58.6%
46.70%1977.095611,88646.7%46.7%
43.20%1696.880110,76540.7%45.8%
54.30%1517.11,06311,95452.2%56.1%
56.62%1366.992611,72361.4%53.2%
55.04%1296.81,01812,12153.9%55.8%
50.40%1257.086511,63947.4%52.9%
52.00%1256.91,00312,65366.7%42.9%
47.11%1216.81,00811,72445.8%48.4%
57.02%1146.889411,54465.5%49.1%
51.33%1136.91,04412,09249.0%53.1%
48.98%986.986312,06043.2%52.5%
52.58%976.788412,21344.7%57.6%
52.08%966.696610,96445.1%60.0%
51.72%876.692612,44550.0%52.6%
39.74%786.988611,64050.0%30.9%
57.89%766.792311,18143.8%68.2%
42.11%767.11,02712,52245.2%40.0%
49.32%737.295111,23642.9%55.3%
52.05%737.096511,40450.0%53.9%
47.22%726.694812,05138.5%52.2%
50.00%726.898311,80041.7%58.3%
42.86%707.298411,91045.5%40.5%
49.28%696.897811,99248.5%50.0%
45.59%687.097910,75036.6%59.3%
55.38%657.01,01412,49755.6%55.3%
49.23%656.994511,79750.0%48.6%
53.97%636.583011,30350.0%58.6%
41.94%626.483812,05733.3%46.3%
53.23%627.71,12312,96848.3%57.6%
55.36%567.498411,68451.7%59.3%
44.64%566.889510,88645.2%44.0%
47.27%557.087111,72742.9%50.0%
42.59%546.693410,85635.5%52.2%
40.74%547.087012,06025.0%50.0%
47.17%537.299611,45352.4%43.8%
47.17%537.588710,28237.1%66.7%
55.10%496.983711,30148.5%68.8%
59.18%497.297011,87852.6%63.3%
35.42%486.794511,02228.0%43.5%
50.00%487.384711,53560.0%39.1%
39.58%486.886712,61450.0%30.8%
58.70%466.695811,33266.7%47.4%
57.78%457.71,00412,04360.9%54.5%
55.81%437.790512,35954.5%57.1%
39.02%417.282611,69059.1%15.8%
40.00%407.21,10510,48733.3%47.4%
37.50%407.11,04611,78816.7%54.5%
46.15%397.497411,30661.9%27.8%
47.37%386.58379,64050.0%42.9%
30.56%366.085711,3856.7%47.6%
47.22%366.781911,45644.4%50.0%
42.86%356.499511,26138.9%47.1%
40.00%356.891411,19043.8%36.8%
60.00%357.21,04212,38261.5%59.1%
64.71%346.81,03413,67071.4%60.0%
48.48%337.11,01612,16650.0%47.6%
64.52%317.01,00613,16885.7%47.1%
51.61%317.096012,20662.5%40.0%
46.67%306.992112,12544.4%47.6%
66.67%307.11,00612,01564.7%69.2%
62.07%296.798613,51950.0%66.7%
53.57%287.11,23610,47152.9%54.5%
59.26%276.91,18212,46057.1%61.5%
50.00%266.888711,48441.7%57.1%
46.15%267.478510,91846.7%45.5%
38.46%267.094312,31228.6%50.0%
48.00%256.895111,22025.0%69.2%
40.00%257.097312,08354.5%28.6%
60.00%257.11,06113,12683.3%52.6%
50.00%247.11,0169,50858.3%41.7%
66.67%247.293111,06356.3%87.5%
45.83%246.590512,52450.0%42.9%
43.48%237.198012,01430.0%53.9%
45.45%226.773510,05533.3%60.0%
45.45%226.781211,37350.0%43.8%
59.09%227.41,07713,97280.0%41.7%
50.00%226.51,02310,00550.0%50.0%
42.86%217.197712,00242.9%42.9%
19.05%217.285410,82716.7%22.2%
33.33%216.989311,85262.5%15.4%
35.00%206.988411,32225.0%41.7%
40.00%206.393511,21530.8%57.1%
66.67%186.995712,20566.7%66.7%
33.33%186.375610,62237.5%30.0%
38.89%186.685811,98850.0%30.0%
50.00%187.596312,79637.5%60.0%
66.67%187.087512,40281.8%42.9%
44.44%186.497210,17654.5%28.6%
17.65%176.91,00813,7620.0%18.8%
31.25%167.083810,02712.5%50.0%
68.75%167.51,11313,46977.8%57.1%
73.33%158.21,10313,64460.0%80.0%
50.00%147.387111,57150.0%50.0%
57.14%147.01,08310,60675.0%33.3%
50.00%147.41,1129,94857.1%42.9%
64.29%147.397311,88260.0%66.7%
53.85%136.094012,58633.3%71.4%
46.15%136.580010,48850.0%42.9%
69.23%137.293112,31883.3%57.1%
50.00%127.987010,97060.0%42.9%
41.67%126.294210,71428.6%60.0%
66.67%127.594312,55866.7%66.7%
54.55%116.798811,33350.0%60.0%
54.55%116.891513,46975.0%42.9%
36.36%117.81,14111,11350.0%20.0%
36.36%116.68228,82037.5%33.3%
18.18%117.592512,2790.0%25.0%
45.45%116.293711,31050.0%44.4%
45.45%117.085612,2480.0%62.5%
40.00%106.474110,256100.0%25.0%
33.33%98.288512,95025.0%40.0%
55.56%97.61,00115,10950.0%60.0%
44.44%96.585113,43450.0%42.9%
44.44%97.11,01710,42625.0%60.0%
44.44%97.81,19814,51225.0%60.0%
44.44%97.188511,79533.3%50.0%
42.86%76.375110,19433.3%50.0%
50.00%67.196112,28750.0%50.0%
50.00%65.095310,51375.0%0.0%
66.67%67.61,22015,0530.0%80.0%
16.67%67.082513,1700.0%20.0%
20.00%53.85967,7510.0%50.0%
60.00%56.51,21112,245100.0%50.0%

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Vladimir vs Nocturne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vladimir do against Nocturne in League of Legends?

Nocturne wins the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Vladimir do against Nocturne in the early game?

In the early game, Nocturne has the advantage against Vladimir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nocturne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vladimir do against Nocturne in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup?

Nocturne wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Nocturne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vladimir build against Nocturne?

The best Vladimir build against Nocturne includes Stormsurge, Cosmic Drive, Hextech Rocketbelt with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vladimir runes against Nocturne?

The best Vladimir runes against Nocturne use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vladimir vs Nocturne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vladimir counter Nocturne?

No, Vladimir struggles against Nocturne with only a 20.0% win rate. Nocturne has the advantage in this matchup. Vladimir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nocturne's lead.

How do I play Vladimir against Nocturne?

When playing Vladimir against Nocturne, play cautiously and avoid Nocturne's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nocturne in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.